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by 13r
Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:47 pm
Forum: MX5 Power & Power Mods
Topic: 1989 Drift MX-5
Replies: 4
Views: 10227

Don't need to make a new subframe. Just need to 'scollop' it a little and chop up the sump a little other wise it all fits fairly well. once you make the trans tunnel bigger that is... :lol: Have a google, there's a fair bit of info around, but not a lot of complete write ups. So like the others hav...
by 13r
Sun Apr 07, 2013 7:06 pm
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: Solid Slide Session - April 27 Meremere
Replies: 3
Views: 4629

Solid Slide Session - April 27 Meremere

April Solid Slide Session http://iforce.co.nz/i/5yvkegmf.4dj.jpg Saturday 27th of April Gates open at 8am Driver Briefing at 8:45am Drifting starts at 9am Limited to 25 spots Entry fee is $60 Extra drivers are $30 Passengers are $5 Spectators are Free Payment details can be found here If you have a...
by 13r
Fri Mar 15, 2013 2:20 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Newbie help please!
Replies: 27
Views: 17554

hmm, I only put around $20 into mine and it ran fine.

You may have sucked up gunk from the bottom of tank?
(I don't really know what I'm on about here sorry)
by 13r
Fri Mar 15, 2013 2:06 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Newbie help please!
Replies: 27
Views: 17554

haha, oh yea, the early MX5s don't have fuel lights...

I learned that the hard way too.

Can't help too much with the missing though sorry.

Mine had the same problems when it was low/ran out of gas.
But once I filled her up she was fine.
by 13r
Wed Mar 13, 2013 9:00 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: General MX5 Chat
Replies: 1219
Views: 820276

Basic economics guys... It's only worth what someone is willing to pay for it. You couldn't build that engine for that price, not using the same quality of parts (As has been posted earlier) But it's cars... You never get what you paid for it. Would I pay 5g? Hell no, I'd hold out until it's around ...
by 13r
Sat Jan 12, 2013 6:01 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: cool video cameras for that autocross action!
Replies: 4
Views: 4160

I reckon you are better off getting one of these:
http://www.jaycar.co.nz/productView.asp ... rm=KEYWORD

It's a go pro clone.
I picked one up over xmas and love it
by 13r
Sun Dec 23, 2012 4:27 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: MX5 SERVICE MANUAL!
Replies: 20
Views: 13583

haha good man.

Nah I downloaded the one you linked first and the ladderman password worked :D
by 13r
Sun Dec 23, 2012 3:09 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: MX5 SERVICE MANUAL!
Replies: 20
Views: 13583

hmm, do you know what the password is?

The one listed in the old thread doesn't want to work for me

edit, never mind, I'm just retarded.
by 13r
Sun Dec 23, 2012 3:06 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: MX5 SERVICE MANUAL!
Replies: 20
Views: 13583

Thanks.

I just decided to pull finger and search for it myself...

This was the first link :lol: http://www.mx5forum.co.nz/viewtopic.php?t=8987
by 13r
Sun Dec 23, 2012 2:56 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: MX5 SERVICE MANUAL!
Replies: 20
Views: 13583

Dammit, yup definitely not working...

Anyone know of another link?
by 13r
Thu Dec 20, 2012 3:30 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: What'd you do to your car this week/weekend?
Replies: 1891
Views: 1030570

chris wrote:That is a fair point that I totally neglected -.-

So in theory the car is still illegal. Correct?
Yes, as you still wont have a valid WOF.
by 13r
Thu Dec 20, 2012 2:28 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: What'd you do to your car this week/weekend?
Replies: 1891
Views: 1030570

Bwarp wrote:Shouldnt you wait until the plate arrives and is rivetted in before you change anything and void the cert?
This.

Would love to see what happens when you rock up to get the plate fitted with new seat's that are obviously not up to cert spec :lol:
by 13r
Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:21 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Ebay, Trademe, Yahoo Auction Finds
Replies: 845
Views: 484230

Hah, small world. I met that girl (and her boyfriend?) at a meet on fri (I think it was a Garage Stalker meet) They seemed pretty cool! They saw my mx5 and we started conversing about how difficult it is for taller people to fit into tiny cars :) Gutted, the fist Gaurage Stalk3r meet I miss and it'...
by 13r
Thu Nov 22, 2012 3:17 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Track days
Replies: 100
Views: 58950

Have a mate that is looking to build some bolt in roll bars. Price would be around $500 ($600 for chromoly) Design would be based off of the Hard dog design or the GT3-4 point one from Black Bird http://www.veanndesigns.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/BlackBirdFabWorx/Rollbar_4.jpg Just n...
by 13r
Thu Nov 22, 2012 9:36 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Track days
Replies: 100
Views: 58950

Donovan wrote:Maybe I might have to change the driver to get real quick times out of it.
Oh, me, me, me, pick me pleeeeeease!

I'm not very good, I just want to drive it :oops:
by 13r
Wed Nov 21, 2012 1:11 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Track days
Replies: 100
Views: 58950

And Pukekohe is now closed...

And wont be so cheap once opened up again...
by 13r
Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:45 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: BWARPFEST !!!! Presented by Bwarp.net.nz/SSS/Moonlight Racin
Replies: 31
Views: 19020

This is on this weekend guys.

Had a couple of guys have to pull out, so have 2 spots available if anyone wants them :D
by 13r
Fri Nov 02, 2012 7:32 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Night Speed Drag Wars Round One 2nd November
Replies: 50
Views: 28168

I'll be down there, scored some free tickets :D
by 13r
Thu Nov 01, 2012 8:13 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: BWARPFEST !!!! Presented by Bwarp.net.nz/SSS/Moonlight Racin
Replies: 31
Views: 19020

And just like that, it's SOLD OUT! A huge thanks to those who have entered. If you weren't able to get a spot, feel free to come down anyway and watch everyone else rip it up. Alex from Moonlight Racing will be there with a stand, so you can come and talk with him about that sexy new lip you want. O...
by 13r
Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:59 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: BWARPFEST !!!! Presented by Bwarp.net.nz/SSS/Moonlight Racin
Replies: 31
Views: 19020

Yea fair enough.

I was just being a smart ass :D
by 13r
Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:52 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: November meet
Replies: 31
Views: 20424

Hmm, I'll be there if the weather holds out.
by 13r
Wed Oct 31, 2012 11:49 am
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: BWARPFEST !!!! Presented by Bwarp.net.nz/SSS/Moonlight Racin
Replies: 31
Views: 19020

do i need a rollbar/hardtop? Cause I dont have either LOL If you manage to roll an MX5 on the skidpan I'll buy you a beer (once your out of hospital) But in all seriousness, you just need a helmet. But if you were looking like you were going to roll it, we would have to stop you immediately and pul...
by 13r
Tue Oct 30, 2012 8:11 am
Forum: MX5 Suspension, Wheels, Tyres & Brakes etc
Topic: Front guard rub problem
Replies: 26
Views: 18539

For certing on an 8inch rim you can run 195/45 R15 Falken ZE912's and if you arent using that tyre, you need to be on a 225/55R15 minimum. No other options. Dont need cert? No worries (Y) Until you get pulled over by a savvy/pissed off cop... It's a wof fail too. So can also get green stickered for...
by 13r
Mon Oct 29, 2012 12:50 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: BWARPFEST !!!! Presented by Bwarp.net.nz/SSS/Moonlight Racin
Replies: 31
Views: 19020

Only 5 spots left now :D
by 13r
Mon Oct 29, 2012 12:49 pm
Forum: MX5 Discussion
Topic: Chocolate Drifter
Replies: 205
Views: 138789

Nice work! Would love to have the skills to modify my car this much.

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